I don't feel emotions

[zoeoe]

now, when I say this I don't mean that I don't cry, that I don't laugh - what I'm saying is, when I cry I don't feel sad, when I laugh I don't feel happy. I don't know when this started, or if I've been living like this all my life and only realised it's not normal now. The only emotions I feel are guilt, anger and fear (at appropriate times, of course. except for guilt, the guilt can come out of nowhere and is almost 100% of the time completely out of the blue and for no reason). It's not like I don't feel ANYTHING at all, though - I can feel something, I just cannot recognise what I'm feeling (if that makes sense). Normally, when a person feels happy they recognise what they feel as happiness, but I can't do that, which, in turn, causes me to feel no emotion at all. I just feel numb, all of the time. What is wrong with me?

some info about me:

im a 13 (turning 14) year old female.

[grt123]

When my daughter was your age, a stranger moved in and walked around in her body for a couple of years. Weird stuff happened - she acted different, withdrew and was prone to fits of temper that came out of nowhere. I'd find broken stuff in her room that she just destroyed in a rage over who knows what. We'd go shopping for a new doona or clothes or makeup - fun stuff that she should have been so into but we'd come home empty handed because she just couldn't get excited about anything. I think what's happening for you is the same thing - it's a transition phase between being a little girl and a young woman. There's a lot more to growing up than simply getting periods you know?! Your whole mind and body get's transformed and for a while you'll feel you're not quite in the driver seat. Don't overthink it and don't despair. Your friends and classmates are all going through something similar. Be a passenger for a while, be kind to yourself and ride it out.

[Psychologistry]

It's natural. Nothing is wrong with that. It's simply a transition phase. Everyone goes through it. Your body is trying to mature and step into adulthood.

When I was a young boy, I used to love playing hide and seek with my parents at the supermarket. But when I started being a teenager, the supermarket was simply a place to grab stuff, pay for it and go. My parents tried to encourage me, but it was a flat no.

I also used to be fascinated by the items in the supermarket. There were just so much things to buy. Every time, I would try out a new type of candy, buy a new toy...etc... But then teenage years came, and all I bought were snacks, drinks, deodorant and stuff on the grocery list. I wasn't at all interested.

The point is, don't worry. You are a perfectly normal girl. Just let the transition flow by like a river...

[alma_63685]

I understand how you're feeling. I feel the same way right now and I don't know why. I feel as if I can't recognise my feelings and I feel like there's something wrong with me. I usually. randomly feel feelings of. sadness and hopelessness on a daily basis just randomly. Anyways girly reply to me if you can because I thought that I was the only one..

Info~ 11 year old girl turning 12.

[Childatheart]

Hey zoeoe, your feelings are normal, you're just growing up. Although if you feel that your feelings are distressing you, you might want to talk to a close friend or a trusted adult such as a doctor. I was 14 years old before (a long time ago) so I understand where you're coming from.